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AF02 EKO

2002 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

65,775 mi
Last recorded65,775 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2012
Typical for 2002 BMW 31679,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF02 EKO
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 8 Mar 2012 65,775 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 62,186 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 58,012 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 53,270 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 45,724 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 34,884 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 24,896 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 316?

Based on 1,210,990 MOT tests across 108,989 vehicles.

69.2%
Pass Rate
5,781
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
108,989
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 71,150
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 70,761
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 45,241
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 39,617
parking brake recording little or no effort 33,703
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AF02 EKO is a 2002 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2002 BMW 316 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 79,198 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 316 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 71,150 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AF02 EKO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 316 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 24 years old, this BMW 316 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AF02 EKO registered?

AF02 EKO is a 2002 BMW 316, first registered on 11 March 2002.

Is AF02 EKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF02 EKO shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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